Central Ohio Beekeepers Association

We are Beekeepers helping other beekeepers

NEXT GENERAL MEETING Wed May 21. 6pm potluck. Franklin Park Conservatory Viridian Room. Dr. Reed Johnson presenting

Upcoming schedule of events (complete schedule download is below)

Wed., May 7 6pm First Year Bee Yard ~~– I~~nspect hives, feed. Mint Day - Topic: Gale Martin of Natives In Harmony to talk about bee plants. Plants available for sale. West of 2501 Carmack Rd. 43210

Thurs., May 8 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat, May 10, 8a - 12 noon. Worthington Farmers Market. Green on the Green

Sat., May 10 9am Pancake Breakfast/Plant Swap, Broad Street UM Church, 501 E. Broad St., 43215

Wed., May 14 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives, feed.

Topic: Barb Bloetscher: What to expect from the Bee Inspector

Thurs., May 15 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., May 17 10am Easton Apiary

Tues., May 20 6pm First Year Bee Yard

Wed., May 21 6:30-9 COBA Monthly Meeting, 1777 E. Broad St., 43205

Thurs., May 22 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Wed., May 28 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Swarming prevention, capturing swarms, tools to capture

Thurs., May 29 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Wed., June 4 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: West of 2501 Carmack Rd., 43210

Thurs., June 5 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary, 14380 ScottsLawn Rd., 43040

Sun., June 8 12 -5 COBA Picnic, Dogwood Shelter, Blendon Woods, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. 43081

Wed., June 11 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Barb Bloetscher: Mites

Thurs., June 12 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., June 14 10am Easton Apiary, 3850 Stelzer Rd., 43219

Mon., June 16 8 pm. Rich Herman, Honey/Extracting Workshop

Tues., June 17 6 First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Winnie Williams: Ventilation

Wed., June 18 6:30-9 COBA Monthly Meeting, 1777 E. Broad St. 43205

Thurs., June 19 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Fri., June 20 Last day to register for Ohio State Fair

Wed., June 25 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives.

Thurs., June 26 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Wed., July 2 Last day to register for Franklin County Fair

Wed., July 2 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Open topic, West of 2501 Carmack, 43210

Thurs., July 3 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary, 14380 ScottsLawn Rd. 43040

Wed., July 9 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Varroa Day

Thurs., July 10 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., July 12 10am Easton Apiary, 3850 Stelzer Road, 43219

Mon., July 14 Franklin County Fair Begins

Wed., July 16 6 First Year Bee Yard

Thurs., July 17 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sun., July 20 Franklin County Fair Ends

Mon., July 21 4p-6p Pick up Franklin County Fair Entries

Wed., July 23 6pm First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Barb Bloetscher: Diseases and Treatment

Thurs., July 24 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., July 26 Union County Farmers Market

Sun., July 27 10am Easton Apiary

honey bees for life

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

COBA is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(5) in the State of Ohio and is dedicated to promoting bees and beekeeping in Central Ohio.

We provide educational opportunities throughout the year at our monthly meetings, which are held on the 3rd Wednesday of most months at the Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH. 43205

Education

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

We offer our Bee Schools in February and March (4 consecutive Wednesdays for 2 hours each meeting), or two Saturday classes (8 hours). We give you information about beekeeping, physiology of bees, behavior, health concerns, and other topics to provide information about beekeeping.

Hands-on Learning

The OSU 1st Year Bee Yard is where new beekeepers are given hands on experience. We install new packages of bees into new equipment and over the summer we inspect the hives. New beekeepers can ask questions of the mentors at the bee yard. Joe Wince and Mike Michalski coordinate the OSU 1st Year Bee Yard and can be contacted at: 567 242-8958 or 740 507-3830.

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Annual Campaign

2025 Annual Campaign

The 2024 Central Ohio Beekeepers Charitable Foundation Annual Fundraising Campaign to support the Youth Scholarship program and Veterans’ Beekeeping School.

raised $6,500.

In 2023 and 2024, The Foundation sponsored 10 Youth and 36 Veterans’ scholarships, thanks to generous donors, like you.

In 2025, COBA will support 7 youth Scholars and 20 Veterans.

Youth Scholarships include: bee school for the student and a parent, a 2-year Family membership, a complete hive and a package of bees, safety equipment, mentoring, making 2 presentations at COBA meetings, and dinner and recognition at the Awards Banquet.

Veterans’ Scholarships include the above, plus Vets-only bee school, 2 years of mentoring, and diverse opportunities for engagement and leadership in the beekeeping community.

Bee-ing part of COBA has made a huge impact on the lives and outlooks of our Scholarship recipients. In addition to learning about beekeeping,

Ø they have made life-long friendships,

Ø won blue ribbons,

Ø bonded with family members in new ways, and

Ø changed their outlook regarding the environment.

You can still help us continue this important work.

Can you send a donation for $100, $50, $25 , or any amount today to support these scholarship programs?

To mail your donation, send a check made payable to Central Ohio Beekeepers Charitable Foundation to:

Ms. Winnie Williams

5672 Payton Way

Columbus OH 43235

All donations are tax-deductible and appreciated. Donors at $100 will receive a bee-utiful premium gift.

For those of you who are able, please consider donating at one of the Sponsor levels: Charter level - $5,000; Treaty level - $2,000; Queen level - $1,000; or Colony level, $500. Our Sponsors will be recognized on the Foundation’s website, brochures, and banner.

The community of COBA is strong and vibrant. With your generous support, The Foundation will reach its goal so that together, we can provide ongoing opportunities for Youth and Military Veterans.

Click Here to Donate

We are Beekeepers helping other beekeepers

Upcoming schedule of events (complete schedule download is below)

Complete 2025 COBA Schedule Download -

honey bees for life

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

Education

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Charitable Foundation